Overnight Sweet Potato Oats - Wake up to Organic

14 June 2017

Wake up to Organic

That's today's theme and the reason I'm sharing these overnight oats with you. As a good Scot's lass I usually make porridge out of oats, but it's nice to change things up from time to time and these overnight sweet potato oats are a delicious addition to a breakfast table.

Independent stores across the country served up free breakfasts as part of the Wake up to Organic campaign, but I think we can do more at home and make ourselves some really interesting breakfasts instead of just pouring cornflakes into a bowl.

Why buy organic?

It's better for nature - Organic farming works with the environment as it uses fewer pesticides as it's a way of farming that protects and encourages wildlife while looking after the soil

It's better for the planet - Organic farms use fewer pesticides and support up to 50% more wildlife.

You know what's in your food - When it comes to organic you know exactly what's in your food. GM crops and ingredients are banned in organic farming.

It's tasty! - Organic farmers rely on developing a healthy, fertile soil to grown a mixture of crops that are bursting with flavour.

Isn't it expensive to buy organic?

It can cost a little more, but the best way to start is by introducing a few organic products to your diet and do it gradually. Organic vegetables are definitely a good place to start.

I always buy organic tomatoes when I can as they actually taste like tomatoes. Do you remember what tomatoes are supposed to taste like? So many are bland. If you've ever been given some tomatoes from someones greenhouse, you will know just how much flavour they should have and organic tomatoes are just like that. Packed with flavour.

Shop local

Remember to buy local and check out your local organic veg box scheme, then you can create your weekly meals from seasonal organic veg. For veg box inspiration, check out my monthly column in Cook Vegan magazine called Veg on Wheels where I give you lots of ideas for cooking with what's in season each month.

June 14, 2017

A nutritious and tasty recipe for overnight oats with the sweetness from roast sweet potatoes and a little maple syrup. High in Vitamin C & Iron.

Ingredients

2sweet potatoes (about 450g)

130grolled oats

260ml almond or rice milk, plus extra to serve

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ ground cinnamon

a pinch of sea salt

4 tbsp yoghurt (Greek, coconut or soy)

2 tbsp roasted almonds, cut into slivers

2 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas mark 6. 2. Wrap the sweet potatoes in foil and bake for 40 minutes, until the flesh is completely soft. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the oats, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in half, scoop out the flesh and mash it to a pulp with a fork. Add this to the oat mixture and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 4. The following morning, stir the oats. The mixture will be quite thick; if you prefer it a little thinner, add in a
tablespoon or 2 of almond milk, and combine. Divide the oats between 2 bowls and top with the yoghurt, almonds and a little drizzle of maple syrup if you like. 5. Enjoy!

Details

Total time: 45 mins

Yield:Serves 2-3

This recipe comes from HEALTHY BAKING: Nourishing Breads, Wholesome Cakes, Ancient Grains and Bubbling Ferments by Jordan Bourke which is published by Orion as a hardback & eBook (£20/£10.99). To join the conversation about going organic follow and use the hashtag #WakeUpToOrganic

As well as this recipe I'm hosting a competition. Would you like to win this organic hamper full of tasty goodies?

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This giveaway will run until Friday 28 July 2017 and is open to UK residents.

Disclosure: I'm sharing this recipe and hosting the giveaway on behalf of the Soil Association and their Wake Up To Organic campaign. I was not expected to write a positive review and any opinions expressed are my own.

I love eggs for breakfast, at the moment I'm loving spinach wilted in a little of olive oil, seasoned with a little salt and pepper then a light sprinkling of grated cheddar topped with a perfectly poached egg...delicious!

I am a bit of a weirdo and really love a stir fry for breakfast, often adding stuff from the garden, always some shiitake mushrooms, sometimes some kimchi. Definitely an egg. Your overnight sweet potato oats are fabulous :-)

I don't have a favourite breakfast as I don't eat until about mid morning but I do know I love the unexpected so my favourite type of breakfasts are the unplanned ones where you find a bakery just turning out some flat breads you can put with poached eggs, or freshly made falafel to go with humus, or local fruits and some yoghurt, or even noodles with soy sauce and vegetables.

Overnight oats. Soak 1/3 cup of oats in 1/3 cup of milk. Add a handful of mixed berries and top with 1/3 cup of Greek yogurt. Leave to soak overnight in a jar in the fridge. Simple shake in the morning to mix it up and your ready to go

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